Possible Hiring Freeze for LAPD
Written by Christina Villacorte (City News Service)
10 September 2009
Possible Hiring Freeze for LAPDBy Christina VillacorteCity News ServiceCNS--Faced with a $530 million deficit, top city budget officials are suggesting a possible police hiring freeze that would reduce ... read more >>

System Reduces Deputy Misconduct
Written by Elizabeth Marcellino (City News Service)
10 September 2009
System Reduces Deputy Misconduct By Elizabeth Marcellino City News Service CNS--A system developed to identify problem deputies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department works and, with targeted intervention, ... read more >>

The 11th Back-to-School Event
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
10 September 2009
The 11th Back-to-School EventThere are many groups, businesses and individuals who are diehard supporters of this event. Mothers In Action applaud Community Financial Service Providers and L.A. Sports ... read more >>

My Moments with the Giant, Sunny and Splash
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 September 2009
Congresswoman Laura Richardson with the late Senator TedKennedyÂ My Moments with the Giant, Sunny and SplashWashington DC-Congresswoman Richardson issued the following statement today on the passing ... read more >>

The 2Drum is the First of its Kind
Written by Jason Lewis (Staff Writer)
03 September 2009
Jimmie James plays "The 2nd Drum" which has a 10 inch and 11inch head, and has a very unique soundPhoto Credit: Jason Lewis for SentinelThe 2Drum is the first of it's kindBy Jason LewisSentinel Staff WriterJimmie ... read more >>

Dr. George McKenna is Back
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Assistant Managing Editor)
03 September 2009
Supt. George McKennaGeorge McKenna is BackAs one of the pre-eminent educators of our time, McKenna has returned to inject quality education into the Los Angeles Unified School District system once more.By ... read more >>

Bradford Ready to Go to Work for the People
Written by Kenneth Miller (Managing Editor)
03 September 2009
Assemblyman Steve BradfordÂ Bradford Ready to Got To Work for PeopleGardena Councilman an easy winner in 51stBy Kenneth MillerSentinel Managing EditorLong time Gardena City Council member Steve Bradford ... read more >>

Rally Call for Labor
Written by Kenneth Miller (Managing Editor) & Yussuf J. Simmonds (Assistant Entertainment Editor)
03 September 2009
THE UNITED FIGHT: All union organizations come together over the Labor Day holiday to voice their support President Obama's healthcare plan and the employment Free Choice Act.Â The Fruits of Labor DayPresident ... read more >>

Rafer Johnson Honored
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 September 2009
Rafer Johnson HonoredCNS--Sports icon Rafer Johnson was honored Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for co-founding the Special Olympics Southern California program, now in its 40th ... read more >>

Holiday Travel
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 September 2009
Holiday Travel CNS-- The number of people hitting the road for Labor Day weekend is expected to be sharply down from last year, but Caltrans officials warned today that traffic will still likely be congested ... read more >>

Katrina Four Years Later
Written by Evan Barnes (Staff Writer)
27 August 2009
New Orleans four years later.Â By Evan BarnesSentinel Staff WriterFour years after its devastation ravaged the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Katrina has remained a symbol of nature's fury, unbelievable tragedy ... read more >>

Divisions Run Deep in LAUSD School Plan
Written by Kenneth Miller (Managing Editor)
27 August 2009
Students and parents hold protest sign in support of new choiceschool reform at LAUSD board meeting in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday,August 24.Â Divisions Run Deep in New Choice School Plan'Status ... read more >>

African Slave Castles
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Assistant Managing Editor)
27 August 2009
Cape Coast Castle, GhanaDown Inside the Slave CastlePacked Like Sardines in a CanIn the DungeonsThe West Coast of AfricaAFRICA'S SLAVE CASTLES"They were the last place a slave would 'reside' before going ... read more >>

Aaron S. Williams Sworn in as Peace Corps Director
Written by Sentinel News Service
27 August 2009
Aaron S. Williams was sworn in Monday as the eighteenth Director of the Peace Corps. Director Williams was nominated by President Obama on July 14 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 7.Â Aaron ... read more >>